Liuyang blast leaves 37 dead as rescue efforts persist in central China
A fireworks-plant explosion in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China has killed 37 people, with rescuers continuing searches and recoveries as of May 8, 2026.
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China fireworks plant blast prompts nationwide safety probe
A deadly blast at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed 26 and injured 61 as rescue workers searched for more victims and evacuated nearby areas due to risk of further explosions. President Xi Jinping ordered a thorough investigation and urged accountability, with Premier Li Qiang calling for a broad review of workplace safety; authorities deployed 482 emergency personnel and indicated the incident may lead to changes in safety measures in China’s prominent fireworks sector.
Deadly Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills 26, Dozens Injured
An explosion at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China, has killed at least 26 people and injured dozens, with rescue operations ongoing and authorities investigating the cause.
Devastating Liuyang fireworks plant blast leaves 21 dead, 61 injured
A blast at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, killed 21 and wounded 61, prompting evacuations within a 3 km radius and a rescue operation involving about 500 personnel plus robots; authorities placed the plant’s person in charge under investigation, flagged two nearby gunpowder warehouses as high risk, and humidified the area to prevent secondary accidents, while President Xi Jinping urged continued search efforts and accountability.